07-11-2016 (Library) Minutes Library Advisory Board
CITY OF WYLIE
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Library Board--Minutes
Monday, July 11, 2016 — 7:00 pm
Conference Room
Smith Public Library
300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Members present: Shirley Burnett, Kenneth Cash,Jesse Meason,Janice Borland &Rachel Orozco,
Board Liaison
Members absent: Mindy Ayers, Todd Abronowitz& Karen Adams
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three(3)minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
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No citizens were in attendance.
PRESENTATION
No presentation was given at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
The Library Board Minutes of Monday, May 9, 2016 were approved as presented. No meeting was held
in June due to lack of quorum.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Borrower Policy: Members discussed and reviewed revisions made to the policy at the May meeting.
Additional revisions were discussed as follows:
Renewals: In this section J Holiday will be changed to Juvenile Holiday and downloadable audio will be
added to the exceptions clause.
Members were requested to review the Borrower Policy and plan to vote on approval at the August
meeting.
FY17 Budget Update: Rachel will present the proposed library budget to City Council at their meeting
on Tuesday,July 12. She is requesting that the current part-time Adult Reference Librarian be moved to
. full time and then hire,an additional part-time Reference Assistant to be a floater. Wednesday evening -
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hours aren't going to be requested due to lack of funds. Board members were encouraged to attend the
meeting to show their support for the library.
STAFF REPORTS
Upcoming Special Events:
Good Yarn Knitting Group: June 18 &July 9 @ 10:30am
Knitters of all ages and experience welcome. Bring your yarn and needles. If you're new to knitting, we
recommend size 8 (5mm) needles and medium weight (4) yarn.
Friends of the Library Meeting: June 16 and July 21 @ 6:00pm
The Friends of the Smith Public Library hold their monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every month
at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: July 23 from 9:O0am-5:00pm
The Friends of the Smith Public Library will hold a book sale featuring a variety of books and other
materials for all ages. We accept donations in good condition. All proceeds benefit the library. For more
information call 972-516-6251 and ask for Rachel Orozco.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
�,( eft y Ayers,Chair Date